Southampton Village resident Robert Lohman's observations of residential design in the Hamptons. This blog is formatted as a diary with one new photo and caption each day. Potential topics include: Historic Homes, New Constructions, Tasteful Restorations, Rescues, Great Gardens, Moments in Nature and Timely Activities on the East End of Long Island.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Today we went to Robert Dash's garden Madoo. The garden is located on a shy two acres in Sagaponack, New York. After entering the garden if one turns to the west you should enter the garden over this bridge. I have always liked entering the garden in this way.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

When a forested area is mature the tree canopy has moved up high leaving the ground below fairly open. With the floor open like this there is not much for a deer to eat. The burbs with all our lush green plants are the best thing that ever happened for deer. ﻿

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

There is a very nice nature trail off Deer Field Road across from the entrance to North Side Hills. At the entry there is a map posted that shows the trails in the area. The trail is clear and in good repair as shown here.

Monday, August 20, 2012

This year we decorated the Bridgehampton Beach Club for the annual Animal Rescue Fund Beach Ball Party. The honoree was Candy Udell the owner of London Jewelers, the theme for the night was jewel tones. Here are two shots from the event just before all the people piled in.

Monday, August 13, 2012

A modern working garden often makes good use of plastics. The large tube is a simple green house made by pulling a large plastic tarp over metal tubes mounted in the ground. The black plastic is used to control weeds and direct water in rows of vegetables outside the hothouse.

Friday, August 10, 2012

There are two islands located in the bays between the North and South Forks of Long Island. The larger is Shelter Island with two ferries, stores, inns and a marina. The other island is Robin's Island. Robins Island is the private residence of one family.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

This quiet back water creek has simple wooden sticks with red pennants to mark the channel. The code is when returning to port the red marker should be on the right of your boats bow. If you look further back you will see that the sticks direct your boat to the left of center to avoid a submerged sand bar.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

When I walked out the door this morning I spotted this frog. This was a surprise as I am staying in the woods not close to any marsh or pond. I was sure that this is a frog, not a toad. I did some research and learned this is a Wood Frog, they live on dry land and only need water for breeding in the spring.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

When I was in High School outside of Washington DC I would see cars like this from time to time. For me the Jaguar XKE was the bomb. Much hotter than it's American brother the Vet. Both cars are truly two seaters with barely a truck or boot as the case may be.